Staff Pick
“No human being is illegal.” Elie Wiesel’s powerful words echo through this timely, heartbreaking graphic novel. Twelve-year-old Ebo is a determined, caring boy who loves his siblings and loves to sing. An achingly real human being, he and his fellows defy the faceless, easily dismissed categorization of “illegal immigrants” and challenge us to remember our common humanity. Recommended By Madeline S., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A powerfully moving graphic novel by New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer and the team behind the Artemis Fowl graphic novels that explores the current plight of undocumented immigrants.
Ebo is alone.His brother, Kwame, has disappeared, and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt the hazardous journey to Europe, and a better life--the same journey their sister set out on months ago.
But Ebo refuses to be left behind in Ghana. He sets out after Kwame and joins him on the quest to reach Europe. Ebo's epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his family.